Her varied background of growing up between Russia, Ireland and Australia has shaped her unique mix of visual attitudes, perspective and approach.

Ashley worked as camera assistant before being selected as1 of 28 Cinematographers in the world to train at theAmerican Film Institute Conservatory in Hollywood, the youngest in her class.

Ashley's work there earned her a nomination at the prestigiousCamerimage Cinematography Film Festival and profiled in both the American and Australian Cinematographer Magazines. During this time Ashley was also chosen by Academy Award winning Director of Photography Dion Beebe ASC ACS to work as his apprentice on Green Lantern.

Ashley's first feature film One Less God had it's World Premier at the 20th Dances With Films where it took away both the Industry and Jury Prizes, the first film in the festival's history. Covered by VARIETY, IndieWire, Moviemaker and IF Magazine the trailer has over 1 million views and has been picked up for international theatrical distribution.